§ 15.1-06-10 — Inspection of nonpublic schools - Submission of inspection report - Correction of deficiencies

Correction of deficiencies.
1. The state fire marshal or the state fire marshal's designee shall inspect each nonpublic
school in this state at least once every three years, prepare an inspection report, and
provide copies of the report to the administrator of the school and the superintendent
of public instruction.
2. a. If a deficiency is noted, the administrator of the school shall submit a plan of
correction to the state fire marshal or the state fire marshal's designee and shall
remedy the deficiency within a time period acceptable to the state fire marshal or
the state fire marshal's designee.
b. If the report discloses an imminent fire hazard, the state fire marshal or the state
fire marshal's designee shall immediately notify the administrator of the school
and the superintendent of public instruction. Upon a recommendation of
immediate closure by the superintendent of public instruction, the administrator
may immediately close some or all of the school until the fire hazard is eliminated.
In the case of a closure, the administrator shall cooperate with the superintendent
of public instruction to make adequate arrangements for the interim education of
all affected students.